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Daniel Aburto

Undergraduate Student (Sophmore) 

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Michigan State University
524 S. Shaw Ln.
East Lansing, MI 48824

Emailaburtoda@msu.edu

Academic Background: Sophmore in Environmental Engineering

Current Research Interest/Thesis Topic: Research in Environmental Engineering

Presentations and/or Awards: Deans list for 4 semesters

Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Kelsey Michelle Andrews 
Undergraduate Student (Senior) 

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Michigan State University
524 S. Shaw Ln.
East Lansing, MI 48824

Emailandre396@msu.edu 

Faculty AdvisorSibel Uludag-Demirer 

Academic Background: I am a transfer student from Washtenaw Community College (Ann Arbor, MI). At WCC, I earned my associates degree in a health program prep pathway. I am currently a senior at MSU, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biomedical laboratory science  

Current Research Interest/Thesis topic: ADREC Research Assistant

Presentations and/or Awards:  

Associates of Science from Washtenaw Community College

2019 FFA Arthur Berkey State Science Fair Gold Medalist

National Technical Honor Society Member

 Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Elimia Maria Emerson
Masters Student

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Michigan State University
524 S. Shaw Ln.
East Lansing, MI 48824

Emailemerso67@msu.edu

Faculty AdvisorDr. Wei Liao 

Academic Background: Graduated with a B.S. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from Michigan State University

Current Research Interest/Thesis Topic: Resource recovery and viral particle association in a bench scale activated sludge wastewater treatment reactor

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John Norris Grivins
Masters Student

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Michigan State University
524 S. Shaw Ln.
East Lansing, MI 48824

Emailgrivinsj@msu.edu

Academic Background: Bachelor's degree in Biosystems Engineering at MSU

Current Research Interest/Thesis Topic: Pilot-scale anaerobic digester operations

Presentations and/or Awards

J. Grivins, S. Uludag-Demirer, W. Liao. “Formic Acid Based Biological Hydrogen Methanation of Carbon Dioxide for Renewable Natural Gas Production.” Poster presented at the Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences, Michigan State University, July, 2022

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Renae Kenny 
Undergraduate Student (Junior)

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Michigan State University
524 S. Shaw Ln.
East Lansing, MI 48824

Emailkenneyre@msu.edu

Faculty AdvisorDr. Sibel Uludag-Demirer

Academic Background: Pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Biosystems Engineering, with a concentration in BioEnergy.

Current Research Interest/Thesis Topic: Research in BioEnergy

Presenations and/or Awards

R. Kenney, C. Lei. "Investigation of albedo through varying degrees of tillage and fertilization to determine effects on radiative forcing." Poster presented at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Research Symposium, July 2023

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Carter Monson
Undergraduate Student (Senior)

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Michigan State University
524 S. Shaw Ln.
East Lansing, MI 48824

Emailmonsonca@msu.edu

Faculty AdvisorDr. Wei Liao  Dr. Sibel Uludag-Demirer

Academic Background: 4th year Biosystems engineering undergraduate student with an interest in energy.

Current Research Interest/Thesis Topic: EV trailer. Interest in energy and engines

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Vashcar Nath
Undergraduate Student (Senior) 

College of Engineering
Michigan State University
428 S. Shaw Ln.
East Lansing, MI 48824

Emailnathvash@msu.edu

Academic Background: 4th year Computer Engineering student. 

Current Role: BAE & ADREC Website Editor 

Presentations and/or Awards: Deans list for 6 semesters.

Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Blake Smerigan
Masters Student

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Michigan State University
524 S. Shaw Ln.
East Lansing, MI 48824

Emailsmeriga1@msu.edu

Faculty AdvisorDr. Wei Liao

Academic Background: Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering with a concentration in bioenergy and bioproducts from Michigan State University

Current Research Interest/Thesis Topic: Ammonia separation and concentration from wastewater using electrodialysis

Presentations and/or awards: Graduated with honor from the College of Engineering as well as graduated from the Honors College

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Meicai Xu
PhD Student

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Michigan State University
524 S. Shaw Ln.
East Lansing, MI 48824

Emailxumeica2@msu.edu

Faculty AdvisorDr. Wei Liao

Academic Background: Environmental Engineering, MS, BS.

Current Research Interest/ Thesis Topic: Anaerobic Digestion, Nitrogen transformation, Life cycle assessment

Curriculum Vitae / Resume